Upper Extremity: An Introduction

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Abstract

Ilizarov’s method has revolutionized the orthopedic approach to complex limb deformities, limb length discrepancy, joint contractures, bone defects, and osteomyelitis. However, in practice, it would seem that the vast majority of “Ilizarov procedures” are done in the lower extremities.

Keywords

Bone Defect Radial Nerve Joint Contracture Limb Length Discrepancy Extremity Problem 
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© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014

Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Rubin Institute for Advanced OrthopedicsUniversity of Maryland, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, International Center for Limb LengtheningBaltimoreUSA

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